This project was a two-phase approach to evaluating the use of multibeam swath bathymetry as a new tool for underwater archeology.

PTT Grant MT-2210-05-NC-09, Merging Aerial Synthetic Aperture Radar and Satellite Multispectral Data to Inventory Archaeological Sites.

Eight awards will be made through 2007 PTTGrants program in the amount of $254,600.

The basic framework for the Lustron website is completed, the content management system for the website has been completed, and much of the text for the content of the website has been produced.

This work has leveraged additional funds through the purchase of an Infrared Camera by the University.

Eric Shindelholz, formerly The Mariners’ Museum, successfully concluded his grant research and submitted his final deliverables regarding his project to investigate the use of emerging technologies for drying waterlogged archeological wood artifacts.

NCPTT held its annual PTT Grant national panel review on March 14, 2007.

Will Beemer, of the Timber Framers Guild, had an article on his NCPTT sponsored work published in the Journal of the Timber Framers Guild 83:18 27.

NCPTT concluded its 2007 PTT Grants Call for Proposals on Dec. 1. These proposals are now undergoing staff review for completeness prior to review by peer panels.

NCPTT has created a new research priority for its grants program targeting the field of archeology.

A panel of experts convened on April 12th to review the FY06 applications for the he Preservation Technology and Training Grants Program at NCPTT.

Dr. James Finch gives a public lecture on preservation.